Internships are a growing expectation for new graduates in many industries. But is working for free always a good idea? By Georgie Koch Graduating uni is really hard. Your education is over – the only kind if life you’ve known since you were five years old – and now it’s time to be a big… Read more »
If you want to get rich, start with some basic foundations of wealth and build from there. The Australian Stock Exchange reports that nearly 25 per cent of investors over the past two years are aged 18 to 24. These young Australians were found to be knowledge seekers, keen to take on life and begin their… Read more »
Self-made millionaires follow a tried and tested formula that embraces success and hard work, writes Zaki Ameer. By Zaki Ameer Zaki Ameer was never interested in academic life. He failed at school, and began his entrepreneurial journey by selling cassettes to classmates. After moving to Australia to study for a Bachelor of Business, a chance… Read more »
Each week we ask a question to help you focus on an area of your finances that might need a closer look. This week: Where should I start building wealth? You know you want to make changes to improve your financial health, but you have no idea where to start. That’s completely understandable because personal… Read more »
Knowing the answers to these questions will help you start investing, as well as sleep better night after night. So, you’ve got some cash set aside and want to start investing. Hopefully you’ve made this decision with the help of a financial adviser, but you may have decided to go it alone. Either way, there… Read more »
There is no point turning over a new financial leaf to take your finances to the next level unless you have a clear path, with no distractions. Some accountability helps, too. You’re pumped up for a new weight loss and get-fit program. You’ve got the blender, shakes, books and online subscription. The only issue is… Read more »
If you’re planning on becoming a first-time investor next year, you want that first rung on the property ladder to be a shrewd move. Follow these tips to make smarter decisions to set yourself up for the climb. Cec Busby reports. Leave your emotions at the door When you are buying your dream house it’s… Read more »
Each week we ask a question to help you focus on an area of your finances that might need a closer look. This week: What’s the best way to teach kids about money? One thing we definitely know about maximising your wealth: start as early as possible. Compounding is the key, so the sooner you… Read more »
While we think we are teaching our children how to run a business, they have a thing or two to teach us. Which is just one of the many lessons from a lemonade stand, writes Annette Densham. Across the country, there are thousands of people who are juggling growing their business with the needs of… Read more »
Each week we ask a question to help you focus on an area of your finances that might need a closer look. This week: Do you have a five-year financial plan? Do you know roughly how much you’ll be worth in five years time? You should! Five years may seem like a time in the… Read more »
